Question

What altered Firoozeh’s sadness for her absent brother? Provide evidence from the text to support your response.

Answer 1

Firoozeh's sadness for her absent brother was altered by the arrival of a package from him. This is evident in the text when she describes receiving a package full of favorite items from her brother, including "Nestlé Crunch bars, Cool Ranch Doritos, and the tacky turquoise bikini I’d wanted for a high school swim meet." This gesture made her feel less lonely and reminded her of the love and connection she had with her brother, alleviating her sadness.